Happening in 702 Land: Queertopia Festival returns: Bigger, bolder, and more global

Gugs Mhlungu chats with Kefiloe Siwisa, Cultural worker & co-founder of Queertopia.za about the music festival, a vibrant cultural space for queer expression, dialogue, and creativity. They discuss the performances featured in this edition and what audiences can look forward to experiencing. Gugs …

Happening in 702 Land: Fashion The Image: Celebrating the evolution of fashion photography

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Roger Ballen, Founder of the Roger Ballen Centre for Photography, and Koto Bolofo, globally acclaimed fashion, advertising, and art photographer, about the current fashion exhibition at the centre. They discuss its significance for the centre, the impact on local and global…

Happening in 702 Land: JCC MINI CRICKET FESTIVAL

Gugs Mhlungu chats with  Indarin Govender, Chairman of the Joburg Cricket Club, about the club’s history, the role of cricket in Johannesburg, and initiatives that engage children in the sport to foster community, teamwork, and positive activities. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each …

Happening in 702 Land: Black History Month on stage: Celebrating Motown’s influence

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Margaret Motsage, musical director, about the staging of Motown at the Joburg Theatre in celebration of Black History Month, exploring how the production honors the enduring legacy of the Motown sound and its influence on contemporary music and modern celebrations.  Gugs Mhl…

Happening in 702 Land: Lovers & Friends: Valentine’s Birthday Edition

Gugs Mhlungu chats with Kylo Manilal, Creative Director and Abhik Sewsunker, Managing Director, about the second edition of Lovers & Friends: Valentine’s Birthday Edition at The Beach Rivonia. They discuss what attendees can expect from this vibrant celebration of love, friendship, and community  i…

Happening in 702 Land: JPO presents the 2026 Summer Symphony Season and Valentine’s Gala

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to  Charl du Plessis, Soloist, Piano player & MC for the evening about the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) 2026 Summer Symphony series, highlighting the Valentine’s Gala as the season opener and sharing what audiences can look forward to in terms of performances, music…

Happening in 702 Land: From Memphis to Newtown: Blues in the Night at The Market Theatre

Gugs Mhlungu chats to Emma Crystal, Director and Choreographer, about Market Theatre’s partnership with U.S.-based Hattiloo Theatre from Memphis, Tennessee, presenting the first African performance of Blues in the Night. Running for a strictly limited season from 5–22 February 2026, and how this co…

Happening in 702 Land: Nkosi Sikelel’ iAzania: Art, Apartheid and the unfinished work of freedom

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to  Frans Thoka, Contemporary Artist and Zama Phakathi, Curator and Art researcher, about their multidisciplinary exhibition, exploring themes such as displacement, apartheid, freedom, and inequality, as well as the featured artists and what audiences can expect.  Weekend Break…

Happening in 702 Land: Paint, poetry and vibes: Visual verse comes alive at Kyalami corner 

Gugs Mhlungu chats to  Serena Moodley-Anderson, Founder of Jozi Art Club about the conception of the club and how Visual Verse is a broad way of expressing art through poetry, art, painting and good music, and what attendees can expect from this fusion of art. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu i…

Happening in 702 Land: Lions vs Bulls: Inside the build-up at Ellis Park 

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to  Nyaniso Sam, Media and PR Manager at Ellis Park Stadium about the build-up to the highly anticipated Lions vs Bulls rugby match, the kickoff time, and what fans can look forward to. Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio sta…